This French-language work by Gérard Boutet is a local historical study centered on Josnes, France. The title emphasizes belonging to one’s village, suggesting a focus on local roots, community memory, and the lives of inhabitants within a particular rural setting. The available bibliographic record presents it as a historical account rather than fiction, with editions issued by Denoël and Jean-Cyrille Godefroy between the late 1970s and the late 1990s. It is best classified as regional or local history, useful for readers interested in the social, cultural, and historical identity of Josnes and its surrounding area.